My cat has allergies. Can I give him Benadryl or other safe OTC meds?

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My cat has herpes and seasonal allergies, he is currently taking L-Lysine for his herpes, but what can he take for his allergies? I thought he could take benadryl, but after consulting with a vetenary hospital they said that was no good, can you recommend good allergy medication for my cat? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 7 years and 10 months old | 10 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be used for cats. Other over the counter antihistamines for use in cats include Chlor-Trimeton® (chlorpheneramine), Claritin® (loratadine) and Zyrtec® (cetirizine). You can get doses for any of the above from your veterinarian. Legally, we are prohibited from supplying doses for medications, even OTC meds, in the absence of a physical exam and a VPCR (Veterinarian-Patient-Client Relationship).

My cat has allergies. Can I give him Benadryl or other safe OTC meds?

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